Forgotten password to logon to Windows Vista Home Basic.

Original title: forgotten password.

I forgot my password for Vista Home Basic. I'm administrator, too! I DID restore the system ctreate CD, when the first bought for, but there are 16 of them, because I don't have a handy DVD at the time. Can I use these discs to reset the password? I also reset password several times, since the creation of the CD. Tried booting in safemode, butstill need password! I can't use my laptopat do it all without a password.

Original title: forgotten password.

I forgot my password for Vista Home Basic. I'm administrator, too! I DID restore the system ctreate CD, when the first bought for, but there are 16 of them, because I don't have a handy DVD at the time. Can I use these discs to reset the password? I also reset password several times, since the creation of the CD. Tried booting in safemode, butstill need password! I can't use my laptopat do it all without a password.

Hey cinpul330

You cannot use recovery CD to reset your password

you need to reinstall vista using these cds you did

boot from the first cd and follow the instructions to reinstall vista

Additionally, you may not get help in these forums to retrieve your forgotten password because it is against the policy of microsoft to do

Walter, the time zone traveller

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